I've looked at that cake from different angles..still don't quite see exactly what it's supposed to be. If they say it's a cat cake, then okaaay. I want some of whatever it is they're smoking! LOL~Amy B.

It took me forever to figure out what that was! I thought "what is that? a mouse? but the ears are on the wrong side of the eyes. Is that purple thing a tail? that's so weird. it can't be a tail. it's coming out of its head. wait, the tail starts at the bottom of the head in a big purple lump? What else could look like a tail but isn't? (pause) OHHHHHH!"

Ok, I was really concerned for a minute. Last month someone sent me the link to freeze-dried mouse dog and cat treats and then to read about mouse filled cakes - blech! My poor pregnant stomach couldn't take that.

Now I have to go make some cream cheese frosting to take the visions of that out of my head...

That was my 'mouse-filled' photo - thanks for posting it, Jen! (And yes, Albertsons, now SaveMart - you guys are good!) It took me TEN MINUTES to get someone's attention to tell them about the sign (after I snatched the photo). The only person available was stocking the cheese shelves... I thought it was really funny, but the guy didn't even crack a smile when I told him what the problem was. Glad you guys got it though - LOL. Next time I won't bother telling anyone - heh.

I work at an albertsons, the sign computer there has no spell check or grammar check. Some don't have common phrases inserted in the forms like Shaped Cakes. Last year, they printed "Hamburger and Fries w/Ketchup Cake" for one of the Labor Day offerings. I pointed it out - they didn't listen.

OK so the signs get screwed up all the time I know this cause sadly enough I work at the Albertson's bakery. I no cause the chocolate chip cookies were a dead give away. But I will say we have one decorator that has been doing this for 10 years an she still screws up cakes royally. Like we ordered a Hannah Montana cake with pink and orange airbrush and she just globed hot pink frosting on it it was bad.

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